Comparison

NetCLI vs Subnet Driller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetCLI

Features
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NetCLI is your portable Cisco networking lab. Build custom network topologies from scratch, connect routers and switches, and configure devices in a realistic IOS terminal. Practice subnetting, VLSM, IPv6, quizzes, and guided troubleshooting — all in one interactive app. Learn by doing with hands-on labs, a searchable Cisco command library, and real-time network behavior. NetCLI is built for CCNA students, Network+ learners, aspiring network engineers, and IT professionals who want practical CLI experience without physical hardware. KEY FEATURES • Dynamic Custom Labs: Drag and drop routers and switches onto a canvas, connect them with cables, and configure them in real time. NetCLI even automatically detects straight-through vs. crossover cables. • Full Terminal Simulator: Experience a realistic Cisco IOS command line with syntax highlighting, do command support, and advanced output filtering (| include). • Guided Troubleshooting Labs: Break and fix networks! Solve real-world issues like VLAN mismatches, DHCP failures, ACL misconfigurations, and routing loops using a structured, OSI-based debugging approach. • Cisco Command Library: Quickly search through over 200+ core commands, all directly linked to practical lab scenarios. INTERACTIVE TRAINERS & QUIZZES • Subnetting Practice: Master IPv4 subnetting at your own pace with four difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard, and the brutal Nightmare mode. • VLSM Trainer: Learn Variable Length Subnet Masking step-by-step with guided, intuitive exercises. • IPv6 Trainer: Build rock-solid confidence in IPv6 addressing and subnetting. • Comprehensive Quizzes: Test your knowledge on everything from basic networking concepts and cabling to advanced Cisco IOS configurations. BRINGING THEORY TO LIFE NetCLI bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world execution. Instead of just memorizing commands for an exam, you get to experiment safely, troubleshoot active configurations, and instantly see how a network responds to your input—all from a single, responsive app. Download NetCLI and start building real networking skills.

About

Subnet Driller

Practice subnetting for IT certifications like CCNA and Network+. This offline tool offers randomized questions with verified calculations and multiple answer formats. Track your progress with session and total counters, and receive optional daily practice reminders.

Highlights
  • Offline subnetting quizzes
  • Randomly generated questions
  • Multiple choice or written answers
  • Session and total progress tracking
  • Built-in block-size reference
  • Daily practice reminders
Features
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An offline subnetting quiz for CCNA, Network+, and other certification candidates. Questions are randomly generated, answers are deterministic, and every calculation is hand-verified. It drills the "magic number" / block-size method I memorized before my own exams: built for speed and repetition. Features: - Built-in block-size ("magic number") reference, one tap away - Five question types: network address, broadcast, first and last usable host, usable host count - Multiple choice or written answers - or a mix of both - SESSION and TOTAL counters, plus a per-type accuracy breakdown - Optional daily practice reminder - Fully offline - no accounts, ads, tracking, or subscriptions - Shamelessly vibe coded using Fable 5; the subnet math lives in its own package and is hand-verified for accuracy About me: I'm a working network engineer and active CCNA, living in Arizona, USA. Questions, feedback, or bug reports? I read and reply to every email personally. Subnet Driller is an independent study tool, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. or CompTIA, Inc. CCNA and Network+ are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

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Subnet Driller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NetCLI at 15.0 against Subnet Driller's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NetCLI versus Subnet Driller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetCLISubnet Driller
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Garmann SchjelderupTyler Dix

In-app purchases

None

NetCLI

No in-app purchases

None

Subnet Driller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetCLI free?
NetCLI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subnet Driller free?
Subnet Driller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetCLI or Subnet Driller have ads?
Neither NetCLI nor Subnet Driller shows ads.

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